Road Map to Success #4 Ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights Federalists, Antifederalists, and the Bill of Rights

Content Objectives Students will be able to describe the debate over the ratification of the Constitution between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. Students will be able to explain the reasons for the passage of the Bill of Rights. Students will be describe ways in which the Bill of rights protects the basic freedoms, restricts government power and ensures rights to the accused of crimes.

Inside Outside Circle 1.Use the number of your question 2.Odd numbers form a circle facing out 3.Even numbers form a circle facing in 4.When signaled, inside circle will start by reading question and answer with partner. Partner will do the same. 5.When signaled outside circle will move two positions to the right. 6.Repeat steps 4 and 5

Federalists vs. Antifederalists Fact: During the debate on the Constituion at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA the Federalists promised to add a bill of rights in order to get the Constitution ratified (approved) But: 1.What is a Federalist? 2.What is an Antifederalist? 3.And, Why were there so many arguments and controversies shared between these two groups of delegates?

Federalists Supporters of the Constitution Believed that the Constitution have the people the power to protect their rights through the election of trust worthy leaders.

Leading Federalists Framers of the Constitution George Washington James Madison Alexander Hamilton What did they do? Together they used their powers of persuasion to win the support for the document they had drafted from generally the wealthy, and merchants, skilled workers, and laborers in urban centers who saw the benefit of a national government that could regulate trade. Also, gained support from small states that favored a strong central government for economic protection.

Antifederalists Opposed the Federalists Were against the Constitution Opposed having such a strong central government as est. under the Constitution. –MAIN ARGUMENT: The Constitution lacked in the area of protecting individual rights!!!

Leading Antifederalists Revolutionary Heroes: Patrick Henry Samuel Adams Richard Henry Lee What did they do? Together they received support from rural areas where people feared a strong central government might add to their tax burden Also, gained support from large states, such as New York, which had greater freedom under the Articles of Confederation and didn’t support the Constitution

The Federalist Series of 85 essays defending the Constitution Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay A classic collection of Pro- Constitution essays Appeared in New York magazines between 1787 and 1788 Published under the pseudonym Publius

Antifederalist “Federalist Papers”? Question? Were there any Antifederalist publication in response to The Federalist papers? Answer Yes!! Letters from the Federal Farmer Richard Henry Lee (most likely wrote them) Why it’s Significant? Listed the rights the Antifederalists believed should be protected, such as freedom of the press and religion, right to trial by jury, etc. Led to the Antifederalist demand for a national bill of rights!!!!

The Bill of Rights The original proposed Constitution contained no guarantees that the government would protect the rights of the people or the states Antifederalists argues that since the Constitution weakened the states, the people needed a national bill of rights. Federalists insisted that the Constitution granted only limited powers to the national government so that it could not violate the rights of the states, or of the people. Originally Congress submitted 12 Amendments 10 Amendments passed!!! (The Bill of Rights) Exemptions= Native Americans, Slaves, and Women

Pop-Quiz 1. Explain what a Federalist is. 2. Explain what an Anti-Federalist is. 3. Name ONE leading Federalist. 4. Name ONE leading Anti-Federalist. 5. The Federalist Papers were a series of how many essays?